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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.88, 3,289.32 and 894.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.88, 3,289.32 and 894.45 is: 1,341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.88 : 3,289.32 = 894.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.88/3,289.32 = 894.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.88x = 3,289.32 × 894.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.88x = 2,942,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,132.27/2,192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.68

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